We've spent plenty of time debating the Chicago Bears' receiving corps, but it's time we heard from a third party with some true football expertise. In this Insider piece, Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. comes down squarely on the side of the receivers, writing: "I honestly feel the Bears are fine at wide receiver."
In particular, Williamson thinks Devin Hester and Johnny Knox will be the stars of offensive coordinator Mike Martz's passing game:
My point all along is that the Bears don't have the No. 1-type receiver who consistently demands double teams. Defenses will have more options against Hester and Knox than they would if, say, a mid-decade Isaac Bruce were also among the group. But as they say, that's why they play the games.
In particular, Williamson thinks Devin Hester and Johnny Knox will be the stars of offensive coordinator Mike Martz's passing game:
But the big plays will come from Hester and Knox. They are exactly what Martz looks for in his fast-paced "Greatest Show on Turf" offense. Both are fluid and explosive with tremendous speed. Hester in particular is exceptional after the catch, but Knox is the one whom I expect to rise to the head of the class. Remember, as impressive as Knox was in his rookie season, he was adapting to the NFL from a tiny college football program, Abilene Christian. Expect Knox's numbers to increase dramatically in Year 2.
My point all along is that the Bears don't have the No. 1-type receiver who consistently demands double teams. Defenses will have more options against Hester and Knox than they would if, say, a mid-decade Isaac Bruce were also among the group. But as they say, that's why they play the games.


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